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Bob “Broadcasting from the Northern Supply Base” Hope greets the troops, and jokes about his welcome to the base. Topics include dating habits of the military mechanics, tanks, and training with the soldiers. Meet the troops, when a Staff Sergeant gets to take the stage to joke with Bob. The sergeant of musical parents meets Vera Veg. Moonlight becomes her, but a blackout wouldn’t hurt her either.
Francis Langford sings, That Old Black Magic. She teases Bob about their guests who all star on Star Spangled Rhythm. Taking a look into the dressing room, the girls talk about Bob behind his back. Being cheap, a wolf, and protecting themselves from his advances are compared to other dates they’ve been on. What do the girls have to say about his love scenes? Bob finally gets kissed by the three starlets, Dorothy, Paulette, and Veronica.
Cecil B Kolonna introduces his version of Romeo and Juliet. After demand from glamour girls, Bob goes to audition for the part, and more kissing scenes. Feats of strength, criminals, romance, rationing, and even Tarzan make appearances. How will things work out in the projection room?
